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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
A Nice, Quiet Family Game


A veteran married man living on the east
side says that cards came within an ace of
running his domestic happiness. Contrary to
the orthodox method Of ruination In this par
ticulsr line OF vice, he did not frequent gam
bling rooms, clubs or saloons to find the
broad path, but stumbled into 1t right In his
own house. He had taught his wife TO play
poker two or three winters ago, and fre-
quently since then they had friendly little
sessions using buttons for chips The other
night, though, he brought home box OF the
genuine, nice stacks OF whites, reds and blues.
Now" he said, "I'll just show you how
poker Is played among the boys. l never
could take any interest In 1t with them cussed
buttons, but this seems natural. We'll call
1t dollar limit; whites a nickel, reds a
quarter, blues so cents, and take 6 worth
each. Now, II you break me I'll buy you
that seal mun."
The game proceeded without any III aterial
change in the size Of the piles for nearly an
hour, when Mr. Brown had three tens pat
Mrs. B. took three cards-pair OF bullets all
the time-caught the third, and beat him out
Of three dollars. This was all right, except
that Brown remarked that he had never In
his life seen poor player that didn't have
all the luck Finally he lost the other two
dollars.
"Gimme mother five, and II don't knock
you out in fiftcou minutes by that clock III
never tG-n another card" he said.
Mrs. b. didn't answer that is, she didn't
say anything, bpt her look said, "Thats all
right" The lick seemed 70 60 Browns
way this time, anu be pulled in quite few
chips Mrs. Brown was dealing, q third
party, Browns BROTHER was q locker on at
this period, and OF course 1t was Browns
age.
"I'll come in," said Mrs. B.
"Oh, of course you will" said Brown !;
"well, then, put up another dollar and you
won't have so many chips."
"I'll raise you dollar, James," said his
spouse.
'"You will, will you? Dollar bettern
you."
Mrs Brown just came In and drew two
cards. Brown thought he'd keep his, and
when his wife chipped without looking he
promptly raised the limit After carefully
looking them over the lady thought she'd
raise 1t another dollar. This made Brown
fairly bound of the chair, but he had to call,
only to have a flush beaten by full. He
quit there, and when his wife giggled, said
~ don't see anything funny about it at ALL
Anybody could play with the cards you get
1t I had them, you would have been broke
TWO hours ago."
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
A NAIN AIEsI


Sly songs went ont to md sweet Love At sea.
His name their one dear thoUo
But back they came with broken wings to IlU,
And said " II was Il dream,
Not there may Loves home be-"
How gladly did they plume themselves for h!sht,
And take their seawsri way
Through many long, long oceanic uight,
Through many along, long day,
TIL Love should come In sight
And many goodly ship they clruled round.
Saw many lovely face,
But not Loves face nor ever hoard the sound
His coming wings should mlse,
Thrilling the air around.
Alas my songs from that long. fruitlezs guest
How sadly did they turn
They thought TO fold their wings within Love.
breast,
Against Loves heart 10 yeArn,
To know Love Joy and rest.
In vain they went where my hoArt went beio yt
To seek Love on the sea-
They found the waves as barren a. tho shore,
Where no sweet thing may be.
Since Love comes neyermore,
BY PhtGip B0VrEs Murst1a.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15

Many vain attempts are made 10 repeat The
remarkable success Of BensOu's CEpcine Plaster.
This splendid remedy Is known, sold and used
everywhere. and its prompt action and unrivaI,
led curative powers have won for It hosts ui
friends. limitations have sprung mn under
similar sounding names such az " Capsicin -
"Capsicum," etc, Intended 70 deceive the care,
less and unvary. These articles possess none
OF the virtues OF the genuine. Therefore We
hope the people will assist Us to protect what
are at once their interests and ours Ask for
Bensons Plaster, and examine what f. given
you, and make sure that the word " CapCiue ~
Is cut In the middle OF the plaster itself, and the
Three Seals " trademark Is on the face cloth
Any reputable dealer will show you the safe
guards without hesitation: II you cannot re-
member the name-Benson's CapCine Plaster
cut this paragraph from the paper.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15

date Tor the senate
There Ia scarcely doubt but that all the
labor men will eventually poll their respec.
tive votes for Governor Leon Albeit, of Now
Jersey, for the senatorshlp. Mr.. Leon Ab-
bett has submitted his last annual message
to the legislature, and IL Is vigorous In hand.
ling certain matters that will attract much
attention. Mr. Abbetts interests centres
greatly In the working classes, and he IL de
cidedly opposed TO convict labor, inasmuch
a. he contends that the state eau better afford
to maintain the state prison at even n greater
cost, than to have Its industries crippled 10y
competition with convict labor. He has
prominently presided AZ various labor meet
ings, and has sent messages tn be read where
he could not be present In person, aud Will
therefore, II IL thought, receive the universal
vote OF the labOr men for tho United States
senatorship. Mr.. Leon Albeit is u hearty,
well. .proportioned man, apparently In the
neig borhood of thirty.hve or forty years Of
age, and IL the senior member OF the iRw
firm of Albeit & Fuller, broadway, New
York. His political career has been one of
rapid and successful stages, and no II deter.
mined to secure the scat In the Senate, II IL
lies in his power to do 80. His reelection to
the governorship would have been GER
tainty, but governors in New Jersey cannot
under the constitution OF that state he elected
to successive terms OF Office Excitement IL
running high over the political novemen Is
of the candidates, and odds are being laid on
Abbetts election, despite all the schemes
that may be devised 10y the opposite parties
TO defeat him.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
a Tale of Russell sage,

From the New York sun.
One night last week, after the Hon. Russell
Sage left meeting of the directors OF the
Fifth Avenue Stage Line company, he was
accosted on Sixth avenue by a tramp:
"Psrding me, sir, but would you kindly
give me a nickel ter get sOmethin' ter eat, /"
aud ne stood bare headed and shivering be-
tore the millionaire
"Wel, my friend" said Mr. Sage, " am
In hurry, but If you are hungry come in
here, aud no walked into a bakery followed
by the tramp. There" said Mr.. Sage,
sweeping his band over the cakes, pies, and
do"ghnuts, "help yourself take all you
want"
Tne trsmp's face fell, but he frightened
up enough 10 say 4" Boss, pardon me once
more Will yer Yer wouldn't have me cat
all those sweet things our run stomach,
would You? Say" Hut by this time Mr..
Sage bad dropped silver dollar into the
tranPs hand aud was out of the shop, saying
SOM thing about this be ny a Sad world.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
Guarding Against Drought..

From the Germantown Telegraph.
1t is known that In forests where there ls a
large quantity Of vegetable matter in the
shape OF decayed leaves, etc, moisture Is much
longer retained than In a soil that is sandy !;
now, If soils are well supplied with vegetable
matter or humns it possesses power of so-
soroing and retaining moisture that a soil
without 1t would not For that reason all the
animal manure that can be employed assists,
being largely vegetable in its character. On
the other hand, the employment OF CONNER
ctsl and chemical man ures will have a ten
dency to increase the force of a drought and
their exclusive use should be avoided.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
There 4. Nothing surpr,.ipe

In the fact that Bonson's Capcins PIasters are
widely initiated that cheap and worth ess plas,
tsrs with names OF similar SOUND aud similar
appearance In type are freely offered for sale
Articles OF great and original merit always have
10 compete with trashy imi tatious. But AS they
become known they die out through deserved
neglect. Meanwhile we warn the public against
the so-called CApstcum,' " Cap-iCin," Capu
Gin" and Capsicine " plasteTs whether " Ben
tons" Burtnn's," or otherwise. They have
no medtciaa or curative virtues whatever. and
are made to sell on the reputation OF Benson =
W Nhen purchasing ask for Benson =, deal with
respectsble druggists only, and you cannot bc
deoeived The genuine hasithe Three Seals "
trademark on the cloth and the word " Cap
cine cut In tho centre. tanlU.M,W,s g
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
EOR THE BLOOD.
BROWNS
IRON BITTERS !

Combining Iron and Purc Vegetable Touics.
quickly and completely ClcAnses nnd EnriChrs
the Hood QuiCkCns the action OF tho Liver ana
Kidneys. Clears tho Complexion, makes tho
skin smooth, II does not inl Uro the teeth, cause
headache or produce cconstipation-ALLO1 OTHER
NEDlClS Es 30.
Physicians and pruggists Evurywhoro Recon-.
mend IT,
DR. y. s. RUaotEs, of Marion, Mass, says " |
recommend browns Iron Bittors a. valuable
tonic for ouriChing the blood, aud removing all
dyspePuc symptoms. IL docs not hurt the
teeth
DR. X, NJ. pELEELt, Reynolds, Ind, says 81
have prescribed BrOwn's Iron Bittors In cases -
ancuiia and blood diseases, also when a tonic
was needed, ani II has proved thoroughly SAITH.
factory
Mr. wN. ByRSs, 80 ~ 81. Mary street, New or
leans, La, SAYS Browns Iron Bittors relieved
mo In "a cas-. OF blood pu!soniuE ana heartily
recommend Il TO those needing blood put'
der"
Tho genuine has Trade Mark ana crossed red
lines on wrapper. Take no other. Made only by
BROWN CHEMICAL CO,
(D baltimore, Mo.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
How to Tell the Age of ANY Person,

from the Hartford Daily Times.
There Is q good deal OF amusement in the
following magical table OF figures 1t will
enable you TO tell how old the young ladies
are. Just hand this table TO young lady
ard request her to tell you in which column
or columns her age is contained, and add
together the figures at the top of the columns
in which her age is found, and you have the
great secret. Thus, suppose her age to be Il,
you will find that number In the first and
NTH columns; add the first figures of these
two columns.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
A Good Missionary Field.

FROM the Oglethorpe tGs Echo
Not great while since Judge Lunpkin
was organizing the superior court in the tree
state OF Madison County. The court was de-
lsyed by q search for q Bible upon which to
swear the jury. The Judge became vexed,
and in rather short way said: Bsilif, 60
out and buy a Biole.n "B-h-b-but there
amt nary Bible In this town" quickl ly an
swered the frightened official.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
A Great Comfort.

From the Omaha World.
Mrs. Finks-oh know Mr. Blinks must
be OF very aristocratic descent, his feet are 30
small.
Mrs winks-ls that sign
al should say 1t was"
"well, Mr.. Winks' feet are quite large"
$50 / have nOticsd-but OF course that
don't matter"
{" Not in the least he can afford to hire
bootblack."
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
An Un,mproysd Opportunity.

Tom-Whars wrong with you, old man ?
You look all chilled through.
Jack (witbout moving a muscle)-Thst
stunning English girl has been talking to
me for half an hour, and just now asked me
II i Knew where / was sitting. i told her
that believed Ii to be on a a sofa, and now
that she's gone oil with that cad, I've lust
discovered that bunch OF mistletoe oyerhear:
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
NEARLY TWO THOUSAND CASES
Br ES- Dis rRICr ArroR-
My EBERIr DURINa MIS- rERM.
The Offenders lie ri,c,n "'''-' 60 ~. ~,
Several Homicide Cases Ia ..". o., ,...
There Con,iction-Norc Larceny Iudict.
msuts rhsn For Any otbcr crime

During the term ct District Attorney
Eoerly there were returned to court l,sa5
cases. There were not that many indict-
ments framed because the court compelled
consolidation where there were large num-
ber OF cases returned against a single individ.
usl, as in the Rote aud GerlitESi cases. There
was comparatively little difference in the re.
turns each year, as will be seen by the fol-
lowing ugures
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
SPIUIAL kUT;cEs,
Gallant Isesc le.,

There can be something heroic in = mod cine
as well as in individuals BtrdOck BLOOd Rttters
have effected many gallant rescue among the
suffering sick. Thousands have escaped the
through the use OF this wOnde rful medicine. IL
Is eUphatically the best stomach and blood
tonic In the world For sale by II. q. Cochran,
druggist, lS and IS9 North Queen street. Ian.
att
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
Called to Preach.

We feel called upon to preach a few gospel
facts--facts that are worth knowing. We want
everybody TO enjoy all that Is possible in this
world. We want all those who suffering
from rheumatism neuralgia, ard all aches
sprains and pains to know that 11Ornas' Eclec
trtc OIL ID an unfailing and splendid cure. FOR
sale by III. B. Cochran, druggist, l3I and ljg
North Queen street, Lancaster
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
CAPClNE pLASTERS.
BENS0N'S POROUS PLASrERS.

WINTER EXPOSURE CAUSES COUGHS.
Coda, flcurisy. Rheumatism, Pneumonia
Neuralgia, sCiAtiCa, LumbsEu, Hsckache and
other ailments, Tor which Bensons Capcinu
flasters are admitted to he tho best remedy
known, They rolieyG and cure I'm " few hours,
when no other application Il OF tho least benefit,
Endorsed by s % physicians ana druggisis BE
ware OF mutations undor similar sounding
names. such Rs "C0psicum "Capsicin," or
" Cap-iCinU ASK FuR BKSaoS's AND TAks No
OTHERS. Examine Carutully when you buy. All
druggists.
sEABuRY y JOHNSON,
dlIbmdeodSw fruprtotors, New York.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15

Not case of rheumatism. not case OF neu-
ralgia, not case OF lameness, not a case OF pain
or sprain-not ons-has failed to go when at,
tackled by Thomas Ectectric OF. FOR tale by
IL. BCochran. druggist. lS7 and lSs North Queen
atrart. Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
NoTHERsi MOrBEKsIl MOrHERsI u l

Are you disturbed al night ana broken OF your
reat by q sick child suffering ana crying Win
the excruciating pain OF cutting teeth u "a
BOOTHING sYEUP. II viii relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately--depond upon ~
there n no mistake about II. There is not
mother ON earth who has ever used II, who WIN
not tell you at once that II wiz reguiaats ssiias ts
howels and give rest to the mother, ana roiiei
and health TO the child, operating like magic. ~
q perfectly safe 20 nse IN al cases. az aa1 a Of ahe
JnaSt Nd best female physicfans In the United
w. MN eveTYWhere. % canu pCtue.
sNs~ uAyn-lydk.W,sAw
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From Cleveland, OHIO,

Comes letter signed T Walker, saying: "About
six months ago commenced taxing BurdOck
blood Bners Tor protr6cted case OF lumbagO
and general debility, and now am pleased 70
state have recovered my appetite aud wOntsd
strength. Feel better altogether" For sale by
II. b. Cochran, druggist, 1877 and l39 North
Queen street, Lancaster,
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" spent Fifty Dollars

In doctoring for rheumatism before / tried
znornaT Eolectric OIL. Used a % cent bottle OF
this medicine, and cot ont in one week. For
burns and sprains Is excellent" James Dur
nam, East Pembroke, v. \. for sale by II. B
Cochran. druggist. l37 and lB North Queen
street, Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15

This old adage does not signify that We must
suffer the miseries OF dyspepsia, when Il medt-
cine with the curative properties OF Burdock
Is ood Btters' Is avail able. IL IL ono OF the most
substantial and reliable remedies sold to-day,
Fer sale by H. B Cochran, druggist, l37 and
l59 North Queen street, Lame castsr.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
THE DEMON OF THE FIRE

In the dee pest death OF midnight,
While the sad and solemn swell
still was floating family echoed
From the forests chapel bell,
Family, faltsring, floating.
Ger the sable waves OF air,
That we're through the midnight rolling,
Chafed and pillowy with the tnlliug,
In my chamber lay dreaming,
And my dreams we're dreams foreshadowed
OF a heart foredoomed with care
As the last long lingering echo
OF the midnight's mystic chime,
Lispiug through tha sable blllow
fthe hither shore of time,
leaving in the starlsss silence
Not a shadow or a trace,
In quiverfng sigh departed
From my couch in fear l started
started to my feet in terror,
For my dreams phantasmal error
Painted in the rittul ire
A frightful, fendish, flaming face
on the red hearth's reddish centre,
From a blazing knot OF osk,'
Seem to grin and gibe the phantom,
As in terror awoke,
And my slumbering eyelids 5tTaiutng
AS struggled to the floor
Sun in that deadly vision seeming,
Turned my gaze toward the cleaning
Hearth, and then, . God saw II,
And from its flaming Jaws II
spat oeaseless, seething. Kissing,
Bubbling, gurgling stream OF gore
Speeches.. struck with stony silence,
Frozen to the fioor l stood,
TIL my very brain seemed Kissing
with that Kissing, bubbling blood
TIL felt my life stream oo2ing.
oozing from those lambert lips,
TIL the demon seemed to name me,
Then a wondrous calm oercame me,
And fell back on my pillow,
In apparent soul eclipse.
Thus, as In deaths seeming shadows,
In the Icy pail OF fear,
lay stricken, came hoarse and
Hideous murmur to my ear,
Came murmur like the murmur
OF assassins in their sleep,
Muttering. higher. higher, higher,
" / am demon OF the flre.
am arch fiend of the fire,
And each blazing roofs my pyre,
And my sweetest incense is
The blood and tears my victims Weep
"How i revel on the prairie,
How l roar midst the pines.
How laugh as from the village
Ger the snow the red name shines
How hear the shrek OF terror.
with q life in every breath,
How scream with lambent laughter
AS hurl each cracking rsiter
Down the tell abyss OF tire.
Until higher, higher, higher
Leap the high priests oil my altar,
In their merry dance OF death
al t u-o 80, si t' VI w.
,, an toSnl Ains ot
Ofits doom upon my breath,
With the symbol of hereafter
Cleaning from my fatal lace
command the eternal nre,
Higher, higher, his her. higher.
Leap my ministering demons
Like phontasmagoric ietnahs,
HugZfng universal nature
In their htdeous embrace
,r,o, q .,,,,,,,, .,,aroa shn,r,a
In bsr .nIanon snrouosd alec,
sIa,.aHara, I,r.sa ,,t,rt
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To Consu mptiNes,

or those with weak lungs. splitting pt hluoC'
bronchitis, or kindred aire tions OF throat or
lungs. send 10 cents In stamps for pr. X. =
Pterce's treatise on these m.ladlps Address
the doctor Buffalo, n. \. NSSw
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~ aDSOsI.
LIVER REGULATOR.
INDIGESTION.

81 lsurcrod Tor moro than year with indiges.
ton, and during the last six months was very
biliou', occasionally having u Dumb Chiii, fol.
lowed by tovers, which prostrated mo for
weeks. | took simmons Liver Regulator ana
for several months l have beon IA stout ana
hearty Rs any man could dosiro to ho. 1 am
thoroughly satisfied II is all II is recommended
for Indigestion ana BltOua Complaints Tor
minc wHs certainly stubborn case. have
heard many OF my friends speak OF II, ana all
Rgroe thatit possesses ail the virtuo you cisi,n
for it."--A NJ. HlGiirOwER, Conductor on N
Sw, RI
My husband boing blind, requires bin to
lead very sodentary liie. and, consequently
ho suffers greatly from Indigestion. Having
heard Of siNmnus Regulator he commenced
using It regularly. Tho indigestion has io q him
aud he Il now enjoying bet OF health than he
NARD. Macon Ga. Ilnl2eodAw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15

sci must be respected for honesty, sincerity
Of purpose, and as the result OF much
thought hard study, and long experience
will refer TO only one OF many golden para.
graphs to he found on the subject scattered
throughout his writings In his " Sesame
and Lilies" he says: AZ would urge upon
every young man, rs the beginning OF his
due aud wise provision for his household, to
obtain as soon as he can, by the severest
economy, restricted, servicesble and stead
uy-however slowly-incressing series OF
books for use through life making hts little
library, OF all the furniture In his room the
most studied and decorative piece every
volume having its assigned place, like little
strictest lessons to the children of the house
being how to turn the pages Of their own
literary possessions lightly and deliber.
stely. with no chance OF tearing or dog $
ears"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15

or that number OF cases there were l65
surety of the peace, and equally ~ many as
ssult and battery cases. Larceny cases head
the list ss to number, and many of these
were ofs trivial nature While all the higher
grades of otlenses were represented, the
number of returns OF crimes of that nature
was small. The l,9a5 cases returned em.
brsced all the otienses known to the law.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15

HAVE quoted the words OF these men of
worldwide reputation, rather than give my
own, because they must be accepted as author
tiles They know whereof they speak. Their
advice cannot be despsed or sneered mt They
are entirely oislnterestsd witnesses with no
cause oil their own to serve with nothing In
view but the real benefit aud highest good of
their fellow men.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-01-15
DRIFT.

Now that great and appalling majority of
our New Years resolutions have already
come to grief by compound fracture, 1t would
be as good time ss any, for those who have
not done it before, to form another, new reso.
luton, soberly, seriously, and to carry 1t out
firmly and perseveringly. ! mean the reso-
luton to start and keep ups live library (;
not a public library, though there is large
room Tor one in our city, but a private one,
for personal aud family use. lam quite sure
that nothing more sensible could be done by
anyone than just this; nothing capable of
giving more solid pleasure nothing that
would be more tar.resching in its beneficial!
results
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EVERY word OF that is true a. gospel. And
1t might be corrobOrated by the to -timony Of
nearly all the greatest men in all the various
walks OF life from old Richard de Bury
who in the fourteenth century wrote his con-
victiOn that "the library, therefore, Of wisdom
Is more precious than all riches and nothing
that can be wished for is worthy to be com.
pared with il" down to our own practical
DR.. Holmes, who so nslvely tells us how he
was 'brought up" in his fathers library
and claims that child ought even in tender.
est infancy be allowed TO tumble about
among books"